Female veterans are not seeking mental health support because of problems related to their identity as women, the dominance of male-oriented branding for veterans’ services, and the fear that their needs won’t be addressed, according to research conducted by the Centre for Military Women’s Research (CMWR) at Anglia Ruskin University. The report, entitled “I don’t […]
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The horrendous Hamas terrorism against Israeli civilians on October 7 and the experiences of combat soldiers in the Gaza Strip since then are causing serious post-traumatic syndrome disorder (PTSD) among many who need expert treatment to help them recover. To cope with this, Tel Aviv University (TAU) has established a national PTSD clinic for treating […]
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The Israel Institute for Occupational Safety and Hygiene (IIOSH) is advising employers on how to safeguard the mental and physical health of security personnel and reserve duty soldiers returning to their duties after fighting against Hamas terrorists in Gaza. Dozens of police officers and border patrol soldiers have fallen during the war, alongside hundreds of […]
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A captivating Doctor Who episode aired during the festive season, particularly on Christmas Day, appears to be correlated with lower death rates in the subsequent year across the UK, as revealed by a study published in The BMJ’s Christmas issue. The findings shed light on the potential positive impact doctors can have by working during […]
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At times, I feel that I am losing track of the number of days and weeks we’ve been at war, even though I dutifully write “War Day X” each day on the calendar, lest we forget just how long our suffering has been going on. Sometimes I try to convince myself that maybe today will […]
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Uncertainty is defined as the feeling of not being sure what will happen in the future (Cambridge Dictionary). Of course, in life it is fundamental for people to learn to tolerate a certain degree of uncertainty. This important self-function is critical for people in order to maintain their mental health. Too much uncertainty can overwhelm […]
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Large numbers of psychologists work privately rather than in public health organizations after their graduation and qualification, because they earn much more. The Finance and Health ministries, and the Histadrut labor federation, which are well aware of this problem, have finally decided to do something about it. The huge numbers of traumatized Israelis who were […]
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A recent review conducted by Australian researchers has raised questions about the potential link between cat ownership and an increased risk of schizophrenia-related disorders. The study, which analyzed 17 research papers spanning over four decades and involving 11 countries, including the US and the UK, highlights the need for further investigation into this intriguing association. […]
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When Nasser Haduba, 50, a resident of the unrecognized Bedouin village of Abu Talul, approached his doctor at the local health clinic in the Neve Midbar Regional Council, to consult about his 10-year-old daughter regressing into bed wetting after the outbreak of the war, the Jewish doctor suggested he reach out to his village’s social […]
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